End Date: September 4; Duration: 99 Days
The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center, along with the Friends of the Museums, presents an original exhibit titled "Pirates: The Last Scourge of the Gulf" opening May 29, 10am - 4:30pm. The exhibit is scheduled to be on display all summer inside the Indian Temple Mound Museum Lazarus Education Center. The exhibit examines the real pirates who swept across the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th Century and wreaked havoc on American shipping along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. Coast is $5 plus tax for adults; $4.50 plus tax for seniors 55 and older and military personnel; and $3 plus tax for children 3 - 17.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 833-9595

End Date: October 30; Duration: 71 Days
This exhibit features a 1930's era kitchen with a rare Universa Electric Stove, one of the first General Electric Monitor Round-Top refrigerators; and collections of household items and advertising from days gone by. Vintage photographs from the museum's collection and Florida State Archives are included as well as an extensive collection of electric fans dating from 1906. This exhibit is sponsored by One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating. Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 678-2615
Website: www.heritage-museum.org
Event Time: 10am - 4pm

There will be musicians placed throughout downtown Fort Walton Beach and the artwalk. Merchants will offer complimentary beverages and hor d'eouvres. There will be an artwalk every Friday at 5:30 pm through Labor Day. View works from local artists, see art demonstrations and hear live music.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 244-8191
Event Time: 5:30pm
Event Type: Arts & Crafts

End Date: September 5; Duration: 3 Days
To be held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Celebrating our 19th Annual Greek Festival over Labor Day weekend. This year's theme is "Our Big Fat Greek Festival." Come and enjoy a variety of homemade Greek foods along with traditional dance performances and live entertainment. Assorted gift shops, arts and crafts are available in addition to our open auction. We welcome you to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Greece. Hours for the festival are: Friday, September 3, 4p-9p; Saturday, September 4, 11a-9p; and Sunday, September 5, 11a-4p

Additional Information
Email: timmer60@aol.com
Phone: (850) 244-0822
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Festivals

Uptown Station will hold Saturday. Times vary (check with Uptown Station for exact start times). Two movies will be shown each month. Movie Nights are free to the public and are shown on a 30-foot inflatable movie screen in Central Park. No pets or glass containers are allowed. Some movie nights may be cancelled or rescheduled due to severe weather. For more information, please call (850)654-4126.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-4126
Event Type: Community Events

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents "A Musical Farewell to Summer" featuring David Seering. The concert will include famous Broadway, big band and Sinatra-inspired musical mastery. Admission is $10, kids under 12 free.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 650-2226
Website: www.mattiekelllyartsfoundation.org
Event Time: 7pm
Event Type: Concert Events

The SUP JAM is a stand up paddle board event series open to the public. Through September, paddlers will race for prizes and bragging rights. Demonstration boards will be on hand for those who want to learn more about the sport.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 259-5874
Website: www.watermagulfcoast.com
Event Time: 5:15pm
Event Type: Sporting Events

End Date: September 11; Duration: 2 Days
The Fall Flair Arts and Crafts Show is sponsored by the Destin United Methodist Women with proceeds going to missions. It will feature a variety of arts and crafts for sale. Also, a huge bake sale with lots of homemade goodies. It will be held at the Life Center at Destin United Methodist Church, 200 Beach Drive, Destin. The hours will be 10am - 7pm, Friday, September 10 and 9am-3pm Saturday, September 11. For more information or for vendor application, please email fallflair@aol.com or call (850)650-5658.

Additional Information
Email: fallflair@aol.com
Phone: (850) 650-5658
Event Type: Arts & Crafts

Join the Shalimar United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 11 for an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. Cost is $5.00 per person (children under 6 eat free). Pancakes include plain, pecan and blueberry, with sausage, milk, juice or coffee. The church is located at 1 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar (beside Haverty's Furniture).

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 651-0721
Event Time: 7am-11am
Event Type: Community Events

Uptown Station is home to Florida's tallest flagpole (170-feet). A Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at 12pm on September 10th in honor of Patriot Day (nationally commemorated on September 11th). Please join the Honor Guard walk the 50' x 80' Stars and Stripes down the length of Central Park, and hoist the flag in a solemn and moving ceremony.

Additional Information
Event Time: 12pm
Event Type: Community Events

To be held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Session 1 - 2p-4p; Session 2 - 7p-9p

Additional Information
Email: jmark@jmarkfisher.com
Event Time: See above
Event Type: Community Events

This seasoned troupe of actors will be performing several shows this month at a number of locations. A VACATION TO DIE FOR will be performed at Fajitas Grill in Destin on September 15 (850-269-7788). All shows are performed during the serving of a delicious 3-course meal... and remember, someone's going to die! Will you and your friends win the prize for guessing WHO DUNNIT? Call the restaurant or make online reservations at www.act4.murder.com.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 269-7788
Event Type: Performing Arts

To be held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center.

Additional Information
Event Time: 9:00a - 5:00p
Event Type: Community Events

This event is sponsored by the White-Wilson Medical Center and is open to the public. Proceeds benefit scholarship endowments for local students at the University of West Florida and Northwest Florida State College. There will be a $1-million hole-in-one shoot-out. Entry fee: $125 per person which includes 18-holes of tournament golf plus a certificate for a future round at The Pines (cart not included). Full lunch catered by Golden Corral. Post-tournament party catered by Lenny's, Moe's and Helen Back. There will be door prizes throughout the event. To be held at "The Pines" Golf Course at Fort Walton Beach, 1955 Lewis Turner Boulevard.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 244-8191
Website: www.fwbchamber.org
Event Time: 12pm
Event Type: Charity, Sporting Events

End Date: September 19; Duration: 3 Days
On Sept. 17-19, the 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival will set up right on the Destin Harbor at the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park, and Fisherman’s Wharf! Headliners are Starship Starring Mickey Thomas on Friday and Loverboy on Saturday. This 3-day event boasts fresh local seafood from some of the area’s best restaurants, live entertainment, arts & crafts, children’s activities, and more. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Destin Fishermen’s Fund. For current information, visit www.DestinSeafoodFestival.org!

Additional Information
Email: mail@destinchamber.com
Phone: (850) 837-6241
Website: www.destinchamber.com/
Event Type: Festivals

To be held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center.

Additional Information
Email: mwright@arc.net
Phone: (850) 862-1616
Event Time: 10:30a - 2:30p
Event Type: Festivals, Community Events

Uptown Station will hold Saturday. Times vary (check with Uptown Station for exact start times). Two movies will be shown each month. Movie Nights are free to the public and are shown on a 30-foot inflatable movie screen in Central Park. No pets or glass containers are allowed. Some movie nights may be cancelled or rescheduled due to severe weather. For more information, please call (850)654-4126.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-4126
Event Type: Community Events

This seasoned troupe of actors will be performing several shows this month at a number of locations. A VACATION TO DIE FOR will be performed at Christopher's Uncorked in Crestview on September 18 (850-682-2002). All shows are performed during the serving of a delicious 3-course meal... and remember, someone's going to die! Will you and your friends win the prize for guessing WHO DUNNIT? Call the restaurant or make online reservations at www.act4.murder.com.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 682-2002
Website: www.act4murder.com
Event Type: Performing Arts

This seasoned troupe of actors will be performing several shows this month at a number of locations. HORSIN' AROUND WITH MURDER will be performed at Signature Studios in Destin on September 24 (850-654-4322). All shows are performed during the serving of a delicious 3-course meal... and remember, someone's going to die! Will you and your friends win the prize for guessing WHO DUNNIT? Call the restaurant or make online reservations at www.act4.murder.com.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-4322
Website: www.act4murder.com
Event Type: Performing Arts

This seasoned troupe of actors will be performing several shows this month at a number of locations. HORSIN' AROUND WITH MURDER will be performed at Fudpucker's in Ft. Walton Beach on September 25 (850-460-2028). All shows are performed during the serving of a delicious 3-course meal... and remember, someone's going to die! Will you and your friends win the prize for guessing WHO DUNNIT? Call the restaurant or make online reservations at www.act4.murder.com.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 460-2028
Website: www.act4murder.com
Event Type: Performing Arts

Join the NFSO for an evening of some of the most beautiful and enduring music ever written for orchestra. Tobias Steymans' interpretive skills are genius and his performance of the Brahms concerto will likely prove to be one of the season's highlights. Performed at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center Main Stage.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-6000
Event Time: 7:30pm
Event Type: Concert Events

A day of family fun for dogs and the people who love them. Enjoy canine events such as a Dog Parade, Doggy Fun Zone, Games and Contests, Doggy Yoga, a Bowser Bazaar, along with great entertainment. Attend the announcement of the NW FL Daily News 2011 Pet of the Year Calendar Contest award winners. To be held at the Fort Walton Beach Landing.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 244-8191
Website: www.fwbchamber.org
Event Time: 9am-4pm
Event Type: Community Events

End Date: September 26; Duration: 2 Days
Come out and enjoy this two-day festival that will include demonstrations from professional kite flyers and learn to fly the great big trick kites. This festival will feature family-friendly activities for everyone including kite contests, kite-making, facepainting, and other high flying fun activities.

Additional Information
Website: www.harborwalkdestin.com
Event Type: Community Events, Festivals